carload

noun

car·​load ˈkär-ˈlōd How to pronounce carload (audio)
-ˌlōd
1
: a load (as of occupants) that fills a car
a carload of tourists
2
: the minimum number of tons required for shipping at carload rates
3
: a large unspecified quantity
a carload of excuses

Examples of carload in a Sentence

She brought home a carload of books. People were arriving by the carload.
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Norfolk Southern is one of the largest railroads in the U.S., delivering more than 7 million carloads annually. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 For perspective, Norfolk Southern’s total volume of carloads and intermodal units rose just 0.9% between 2020 and 2023, while its average revenue per carload or unit rose a solid 23%. Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 The two railroads handle about 40,000 carloads of freight each day, worth about $1 billion, Windau said. Greg McKenna, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2024 Gavin John/Bloomberg via Getty Images Gavin John/Bloomberg via Getty Images The two railroads handle about 40,000 carloads of freight each day, worth about $1 billion, Windau said. CBS News, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carload 

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of carload was in 1567

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“Carload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carload. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

carload

noun
car·​load ˈkär-ˈlōd How to pronounce carload (audio)
: a load (as of passengers) that fills a car
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